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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.93, 40,562.54 and 15,964.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.93, 40,562.54 and 15,964.31 is: 22,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.93 : 40,562.54 = 15,964.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.93/40,562.54 = 15,964.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.93x = 40,562.54 × 15,964.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.93x = 647,552,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,552,962.95/29,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.91

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